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Batu Khan

c. 1205–1255 · 13th century

Batu Khan was a grandson of Genghis Khan and founder of the Golden Horde. He led the Mongol western campaign of 1236 to 1242, conquering the Volga Bulgars and the principalities of Rus' and invading Poland and Hungary. He then ruled the western steppe from his capital Sarai on the Volga, and Russian princes such as Daniel of Galicia had to submit to him.

Batu Khan
Image: Rashid al-Din Hamadani · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Mentioned in 3 profiles

Golden HordeSummaryKievan Rus'Decline, SummaryKievan Rus'Decline, Summary

Mentioned in 8 state histories

Principality of ChernigovGrand Principality of RyazanKingdom of Galicia-VolhyniaPrincipality of KozelskUlus of ShibanBlue HordeGolden HordePrincipality of Novosil

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